Man shot in north St. Louis after being followed on interstate

(KMOV)-- One man is in critical condition after being followed and shot in north St. Louis on Wednesday.

Authorities say that around 1:10 p.m. the victim was driving with two other individuals on the 4200 block of Maple, when he noticed an older white Pontiac Grand Am or Prix with tinted windows following him.

The victim exited Interstate 70 at Riverview and turned onto Saloma. The victim stated that the suspect then pulled next to his car and began shooting.

The victim was shot in the back. He was taken to an area hospital where he was listed in critical condition.